Testing

I wanted to gain experience in taking pictures in different settings, therefore I started asking my friends to take pictures of me on nights out and out in public mostly so that I could get comfortable with having my picture taken in public as this is the kind of content I would be looking to create as an influencer.

This is an example of a test shoot I did on a night out. I used my iPhone and the flash setting on. Despite the red-eye effect that comes with the flash, I like the quality and feel of the image however it does require editing to remove the red eyes and focus the image more. From this test, I learned that I like the angle of my face to be right facing and showcase the left side of my face, as this is the side where my jawbone looks more prominent. My face is unsymmetrical so tilting it or facing slightly to the side helps me to combat this. In terms of setting and background, I am not keen on this shoot however I like the styling and makeup; therefore, I would consider attempting to recreate this look in a different setting. The setting is quite dark which may not fit into the summery theme of my Instagram feed currently, however, I could look at posting this in the future.

My top image from this test shoot.

Test shoot 2.

This shoot was outside, I really like the green and blue natural background and setting. This location is definitely somewhere I would use again for future content. That being said the natural sunlight almost washed me out slightly, I think I could have combatted this by facing a different direction perhaps or utilising some photography equipment to reflect the light off my face. That being said I like the overall photo however, for me the quality is lacking, and it isn’t up to scratch. Filming outside is often harder as you have to consider external factors such as weather and lighting. These uncontrollable variables can make for really interesting shots, but also make it hard to follow a strict plan.

Test shoot 3.

This test shoot was again located at night-time in a bar, while I enjoyed the experience, I gained from having my picture taken in a more public setting I was also not as pleased with the results. That being said I tried to shoot with and without the flash and preferred the shots with the flash setting on. I think relying on someone else to take my picture who wasn’t someone I had used before was something I would not do again as I don’t think the results are quite up to the standard that I desired.